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    Terminally-ill Sven-Goran Eriksson says ‘we are scared of the day we die – I had a good life’ in tragic goodbye message

    TERMINALLY-ILL Sven-Goran Eriksson said he “had a good life” as he shared a tragic goodbye message in a new documentary.The former England and Manchester City manager bravely revealed in January that he’s been battling pancreatic cancer.Sven Goran Eriksson shared a poignant goodbye message in a new documentaryCredit: Amazon PrimeThe former England manager, pictured with Wayne Rooney, admitted he doesn’t know how much longer he has leftCredit: PASven-Goran Eriksson with his ex-lover Italian lawyer Nancy Dell’OllioCredit: Rex FeaturesDoctors initially gave the Swede – who managed the Three Lions for five years and three tournaments – “about a year” to live.The 76-year-old has now seen his life chronicled in a documentary for Amazon Prime Video which will be released on August 23.Sven gave a final message to former players, coaches and supporters after speaking openly about his affairs and life in the film. In a touching clip at the end of the documentary, Sven told viewers: “I had a good life. I think we are all scared of the day when we die, but life is about death as well. Read More in Football”You have to learn to accept it for what it is. Hopefully at the end people will say, yeah, he was a good man, but everyone will not say that.“I hope you will remember me as a positive guy trying to do everything he could do. Don’t be sorry, smile. “Thank you for everything, coaches, players, the crowds, it’s been fantastic. Take care of yourself and take care of your life. And live it.”The film then pans back to Sven in his home, with the former England manager concluding his message with “bye”.Most read in FootballKey images from his career were shown during his final message, along with a clip of him fulfilling his dream of managing Liverpool, taking charge of the Reds for a legends game against Ajax in March.Since falling ill, Sven has spent almost all his time at his Swedish home in Sunne, and has reconnected with his family.Speaking on a visit to Fryken lake, near Sunne, Sven admitted it could be his final resting place.Sven-Goran Eriksson close to tears as he’s given incredibly emotional tribute by former club amid cancer battlePointing at the lake, he said: “I always thought it’s a great place to sleep. “The ashes could be thrown into the water here. It feels like home.” The film shows simple, happy days spent reading, playing cards and enjoying meals with son Johan, daughter Lina and his partner of 15 years, Yaniseth Bravo.Sven bossed England from 2001 to 2006 but never took the Three Lions past the quarter-finals of a tournament.He was criticised for failing to get the best out of the “Golden Generation”, with England also exiting Euro 2004 at the last eight stage.In his first major tournament, the 2002 World Cup in Japan, Sven’s England lost 2-1 in the quarter-final to ten-man Brazil, the eventual winners.Then came the double exits to Portugal, and Sven left the role after the 2006 World Cup.As well as discussing how he feels facing death, England’s first foreign manager also talked candidly about the women in his life.The celebrated football coach had a conservative approach on the pitch but a series of steamy affairs with much younger women off it.Sven has spent most of his time back in his homeland SwedenCredit: Amazon PrimeHe was the first foreign manager to coach EnglandCredit: ReutersDavid Beckham featured in the documentaryCredit: Amazon PrimeEngland and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney also spoke about SvenCredit: Amazon PrimeIn the Amazon Prime Show, he spoke about how he cheated on his long-time partner Nancy Dell’Ollio with Ulrika Jonsson and FA secretary Faria Alam.But Sven told the programme that he did not commit any crimes and that “sex is one of the good things in life for all of us”.In the documentary, Sven also admits that life could be interesting with fiery Nancy.He said: “She loved it. The tension. She was a lady from the upper classes in Rome. She liked to go out with important people.“In the beginning I didn’t react very much. But you don’t change people at a certain age. It was not peace in my house always.”And Faria, now 58, reveals how the then-England manager told her to cash in on their 2004 affair.She says: “The Noughties were just that, they were naughty.“You could do so many things. I’ll be honest, I was a beautiful girl and I attracted a lot of attention.“He said, ‘Tell your story, go and tell them everything. Make some money, why not?’.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn the documentary, which streams this week, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney also pay tribute to their former boss. Becks says: “I loved him from day one. He made me captain. The confidence he had in me was so important.“The way he protected the players, the way he treated the players, it was a breath of fresh air.”Sven had a fling with Swede Ulrika Jonsson while he was with NancyCredit: gettyHe also cheated on long-time partner Nancy with FA secretary Faria Alam, aboveCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdUlrika JohnsonWHEN I look at Sven-Goran Eriksson now, I see a much diminished man. A man reduced by terminal illness, but also a man who, by his own admission, has had a good life.As The Sun told yesterday, he talks about his private life on his Amazon Prime film Sven, including his affair with me.We first met in 2002, when I asked him for his autograph at a party held by Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair’s spin doctor.He replied to me in our native language, Swedish, asking for my telephone number so he could call me. I was single at the time and 34. He was 54 and confided that he wanted to end his relationship with Nancy Dell’Olio because it was sapping him of energy.He then proceeded to call me every day when he went on holiday with Nancy, telling me I was beautiful and how much he wanted to see me.When he returned, the day after his 54th birthday, he visited me and we slept together.This was no great passionate affair. It was devoid of passion. He had all this power and money, yet he was the weakest man I have ever met.During our dalliance he was heading to his place in Portugal for the night between England games and asked me to join him.He said I should book myself on his flight and he would reimburse me. I said no way, I pay my own way — I’ve never taken money from a man.It was a point of principle.We met in the Club Lounge at Heathrow, pretending we had just met, and sat next to each other on the flight, almost giggling all the way.Then we spent the night at his place, where his housekeepers cooked us a meal.The following morning we left for the airport together and, in the car, he put a blank cheque from Coutts in my pocket when I wasn’t looking.I keep it for posterity. But it might have been nice to fill it out at some point for all the hassle he brought me!When news of our affair broke, he didn’t confirm what went on between us. This meant I was left high and dry, even to the point that people believed I had made it up to get Press attention.That really angered me.I was an independent, working woman who did not voluntarily need to create a drama around my life for attention.He says in his documentary that he didn’t commit a crime, and he’s right about that.But he did do wrong.And he simply didn’t really care about much of life.As far as I could tell, he cared only about three things: His two children, who he adored. And football.Even when we were in Portugal, I asked him about his ex, the mother of his children.He said he had moved the wedding day in fav- our of a football match and she wasn’t happy.And I wondered if he was romantic and asked him how he proposed.I was surprised when he confided that she had proposed to him, which confirmed to me that I don’t think he had a romantic bone in his body. I know people didn’t understand why we were seeing each other, as it was an odd connection.Initially it was the Swedish thing that united us — and football.We talked about football a lot. But he was chivalrous and, in his heart, he was a kind man.He brought a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne — without fail — every time he came to my house.For me, he showed me kindness and I’d just been going through the most horrendous time with being abandoned by my sick daughter’s biological father and worrying if she was going to get through her operations.When someone shows you kindness, it grabs your attention. In the film, he says he does have feelings, but he doesn’t show them. I think that’s honest and true. We never exchanged words of affection — it wasn’t that kind of set-up.I just saw him when he could get away from Nancy or was on the way to football games.Nancy admits in the film that she only stuck with him because she could get something out of it, which strongly suggests that she only really was with him because of the fame and the glory.She should be grateful for me raising her profile. She seemingly made a career out of “refusing to accept that she had been cheated on”.Before news of the affair between me and Sven broke, she was just the Italian girlfriend of the England manager. When it hit the headlines Nancy was suddenly famous. And she used that to her advantage. She’d have never been on Strictly Come Dancing if it wasn’t for me.Sven told me she was very fiery — it was a volatile relationship and I felt it was clear that he didn’t really, truly care about her.But he never promised me he would leave her, because I never asked him to.I sensed he feared her. And he confirms that in the film.He says he was afraid (of leaving her). He admitted to me that she “loved” the attention she was getting from the media, so it’s little wonder if she didn’t want to give that up.And obviously, apart from women attacking each other, there is the problem that misogyny is still verymuch alive and kicking in the world of football. Women continue to be viewed as pawns in a game of utmost importance, ruled over by men who show little but disdain for the opposite sex.I’ve never in my life fought over a man. I know Nancy was clinging to Sven, but she really needn’t have worried.She threw insults at me because she didn’t believe the brief affair was true. Surely her beef should have been with him?In the film, Sven’s son says how his dad doesn’t stress about things, and that was my experience, too.He never got concerned about things and said to me, “Why worry about something which might not happen?”.He’s bright and studied philosophy, which is probably what brought a new and different approach to being England boss.Many didn’t like that he wasn’t demonstrably expressive, but that was just the way he was.Nancy says in the film that Sven is a narcissist, but I think that might be unfair. I just think he’s a very simple-minded person. And by that I mean he only puts energy into the things that are important to him. He’s pragmatic. Not a practical man, however.He proudly showed me his hands and said “these have never done a day’s hard work”.Sven is certainly a thinker, perhaps more than a doer.I extracted myself from the situation when he clearly wasn’t going to ’fess up and carried on going out publicly with Nancy.I certainly didn’t become a Princess Di character, where there were “three of us” in that relationship.For a while he kept phoning me to speak to me or ask me to see him. He even got his agent to phone my agent to ask if I would wait for him after the World Cup. I declined.Sven is right, of course, about his outlook on life now.Life is short and I believe he has certainly made the most of it.He has led a life according to his own wills and desires.I’m sure he has regrets over some of his actions, but what good are regrets when the clock is ticking?We can but do our best.I bear him no ill will.I hope he squeezes the best out of whatever life he has left and that, on reflection, he realises that to err is to be human.He didn’t get it all right. But then, who does? More

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    Heartbroken Alan Shearer reveals death of his dad and says MOTD will be ‘tough’ after theme tune was played at funeral

    NEWCASTLE legend Alan Shearer has opened up about the death of his dad for the first time.The 54-year-old’s father, also named Alan, passed away earlier this year following a battle with cancer.Alan Shearer has opened up about the death of his dadCredit: GettyHe admits it will be ‘tough’ returning to work on Match of the DayCredit: BBCShearer with wife LainyaCredit: GettyHe had been diagnosed in February having already fought and beat the cruel disease at the age of 65.It spread to his lungs and brain, leaving him with just months to live.Shearer has now opened up about the tragic death of his dad for the first time as he gets set to return to work on Match of the Day.In a column for The Athletic, he wrote: “He told us exactly what he wanted and he told us that when the time came, he wanted to be at home. And he was. We were all there with him and it was very peaceful. The pain had gone.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”On the way, there were light and dark moments. We knew what was coming and one day when I was trying to switch off for a couple of hours, I got a call from my mam, ‘Dad wants you and Karen home now. He’s ready to go.'”In the end, he lasted for another 27 or 28 hours, but on that final evening, he talked through his life, the people he had fights with and didn’t like and plans for his own funeral. He was laughing and reminiscing. The clarity was amazing.”Shearer, who is married to wife Lainya and has three children – Hollie, Chloe and Will, also revealed that his dad wanted the Match of the Day theme tune played at his funeral.The ex-striker recalled: “Along with Will, my son, I’d carried his coffin into the crematorium — the hardest thing I’ve ever done — as the Match of the Day theme blared out, jaunty and loud.Most read in Premier League”The music was his decision too, although he pinched that idea from my mam, telling us shortly before he died that this was what he wanted.”Mixed emotions on MOTD returnShearer continued his broadcasting duties following the death of his dad, although he admits he “glided” through “with the blinkers on”.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonHe now has mixed emotions about returning to work for the new Premier League season, which kicks off tonight.The Newcastle icon continued: “I got to the end of last season with the blinkers on. I appeared on Match of the Day a couple of times and glided through it, just as I did for my punditry work at the European Championship, but the here and now feels different.”I’ll be in the BBC studios in Salford this weekend and I honestly can’t tell you how it will feel when that famous tune starts up, but I do know it will be tough — very tough.”This won’t come as a total surprise to most of you, but like my dad, I’m not emotional by nature, yet at 54 years old I’m heading into my first season without him beside me, without him just there. It’s a void that can’t be filled and it still feels very raw.”Shearer will be working with a new look team on Match of the Day, with long-time fellow pundit Ian Wright having quit the show.Alan Shearer with his family (left-right) Hollie, Lainya, Will and Chloe after he was presented with a CBE in 2016Credit: GettyShearer’s family including wife Lainya and kids Hollie, Will and ChloeCredit: willshearer9/InstagramShearer will be back on Match of the Day this weekendCredit: BBC More

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    Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, 76, heartbreakingly reveals doctors can’t tell him how long he has left to live

    SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON admits he doesn’t know how much longer he has left to live.The former England and Manchester City manager bravely revealed in January that he’s been battling pancreatic cancer.Sven-Goran Eriksson revealed in January that he’s battling pancreatic cancer and that he’d been given a year to lifeCredit: GETTYThe former England manager admits he doesn’t know how much longer he has leftCredit: REUTERSDoctors initially gave the Swede – who managed the Three Lions for five years and three tournaments – “about a year” to live.But the 76-year-old has now revealed his doctors can’t give a definitive answer on when he’ll unfortunately lose his battle with the disease.Writing in his Telegraph column, the former Lazio and Roma manager said: “If you ask the doctors how long I have left they can’t answer.”Eriksson, sadly, has already accepted that the end of his colourful life is nigh.READ MORE ON SVENBut he’d rather not know when he’ll leave this world.”Does that worry me?” he asked. “I think it’s better not to know.”You usually find that everybody talks well about people when they are dead. I am lucky that they talk well about me while I am aliveSven-Goran ErikssonLike millions of cancer sufferers around the world, Eriksson has his good days and bad days.He said: “On a day-to-day basis it’s a little bit up and down. Some mornings I wake up feeling totally perfect.Most read in FootballSven-Goran Eriksson has tried to stay positive throughout his brave battle with the diseaseCredit: Getty”Well almost, and the other mornings it’s a problem. But the good days are still here and I am fine.”The outpouring of support and well-wishes he’s received since bravely announcing his diagnosis has moved Eriksson.Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, reveals he has cancer and has ‘at best a year to live’He said: “I have travelled all over Sweden, England, Italy and Portugal and I’ve had tears in my eyes so often at the kindness of people.”You usually find that everybody talks well about people when they are dead. “I am lucky that they talk well about me while I am alive.”One person who has moved Eriksson over these last few emotional months is his former England skipper David Beckham, who recently visited him at his Bjorkefors farm.Recalling Becks’ visit, Eriksson said: “He came with six litres of wine from dates that were important to me.”He had wine from 1948 – the year I was born, very nice of him.”He is genuine, he could have been a big diva, but he is quite the opposite.” More

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    David Beckham pays heartwarming visit to Sven-Goran Eriksson as pair enjoy six special bottles of wine and Swedish meal

    SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON has revealed David Beckham recently spent the day with him at his Bjorkefors farm and brought along “six litres of wine” from dates which hold a special meaning to him.Eriksson went public in January with his terminal cancer diagnosis and admitted the “best case” scenario was that he had a year to live.Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson enjoyed a heart-warming day with David BeckhamCredit: APDavid Beckham enjoyed six bottles of wine with ErikssonCredit: GettyDuring an interview with Radio Sweden’s P4 Varmland channel the 76-year-old reflected with great pride on the visit of former England captain Beckham to his farm outside Sunne.Eriksson said: “He came with six litres of wine from dates that were important to me.”He had wine from 1948 – the year I was born, very nice of him. He is genuine, he could have been a big diva, but he is quite the opposite.”Beckham also had wine from 1982, the year Eriksson won the UEFA Cup with IFK Goteborg.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd also brought a bottle from 2000, which was the season when he guided Lazio to the Serie A title.Eriksson continued: “He ate herring and potatoes and elk meat.It confirms, in a way, how great he is. He didn’t have to come here. I felt proud that he came.Sven-Goran Eriksson”The previous day he had sent a chef who fixed the food, and then he came and was here for a day. We sat chatting, a lot about football.”Eriksson, who managed England for five years before leaving after the 2006 World Cup, stood down from his role as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad last year.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe managed a wealth of English talent, including Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups as well as at Euro 2004.Eriksson was able to fulfil a lifelong dream of managing Liverpool when he was given the opportunity to oversee the Liverpool Legends team against Ajax in March.Eriksson, who is a boyhood Liverpool fan, led the side to a 4-2 comeback victory at Anfield.England stars wishes for Sven-Goran Eriksson
    Joe Cole
    TNT Sports pundit Joe Cole, 42, was first in the tributes, recalling a heartwarming story from when he scored against Northern Ireland.
    Cole said: “I just wanted to wish you all the very best and say thank you for all the memories and all the help in my career, making my dream come true playing for England at a World Cup twice.”
    Paul Scholes
    Scholes said: “Hello Sven, I hope you’re doing okay and all the best for the recovery.
    “I just wanted to say it was an absolute pleasure to play for England for you.”
    Michael Owen
    2001 Ballon d’Or winner Owen said: “I hope this finds you in good spirits, I hope you’re keeping fine and I hope you’re enjoying the current England team.”
    Steven Gerrard
    In January, Liverpool legend Gerrard said: “I just wanted to send you my best wishes, send you my love and support.
    “I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately and I’m really looking forward to playing under you at Anfield in March. It will be really special.”
    Gary Neville
    “I’m just sending youall my best wishes and thank you for all the support you gave me whilst with England.
    “I’d love to be able to see you soon.”

    Eriksson declared he has pancreatic cancer earlier this year on Swedish radio station P1.The Swedish icon revealed how he sought medical help after he suddenly collapsed while going on a 5km run.After consulting doctors, he was told he had suffered a stroke and had incurable cancer.He told P1: “Everyone understands that I have an illness that is not good.”Everyone guesses it’s cancer and it is. But I have to fight as long as I can.”When asked about the prognosis, Eriksson said he has “maybe at best a year, at worst a little less, or at best maybe even longer”.What is pancreatic cancer?
    PANCREATIC cancer is the tenth most common type of cancer in the UK and the fifth highest cause of cancer death, according to CRUK.
    The disease affects a large gland that is part of the digestive system – the pancreas is located behind the stomach and under the liver.
    It has two main functions: dripping digestive enzymes into the gut to help break down food, and releasing the hormones insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar.
    Pancreatic cancer occurs when malignant – cancerous – cells form in the tissues of the pancreas.
    Five signs of the disease that could be mistaken for another condition, or niggle, include persistent stomach ache, backache, indigestion, unexplained weight loss and bowel habit changes.
    Other symptoms that might be more obvious include jaundice, difficulty swallowing and vomiting.
    Patients may also suffer the symptoms of diabetes because pancreatic disease stops the production of insulin
    The causes of the disease are not exactly known but there are several risk factors that can make someone more likely to get the disease. More

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    Ex-Man Utd boss Van Gaal reveals he has been living with catheters and urine bags for 3 years in emotional cancer update

    LOUIS VAN GAAL has revealed he has been living with catheters and urine bags for the past three years he has suffered with cancer.The former Manchester United boss offered an update on his condition, saying he is able to cope in his battle with prostate cancer.Louis van Gaal offered an update on his conditionVan Gaal even managed the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup while suffering with the disease.He believes that actually helped him in his fight, as it gave him a goal to work towards.The Dutchman offered an update on his condition, telling AS: “I have been living with the disease for just over three years, with radiation, hormone injections, operations, catheters and urine bags. “It’s unbelievable, but I can handle it. I have managed it, and I have been able to do it even working during the last World Cup.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I even think that during the World Cup I managed it even better, because I had a goal. And with the cancer process it happens just like with the process of being a coach, you look for a goal. “For me it was positive to deal with both things.”Van Gaal, 72, also said he is used to death after his father passed away while he was just a child.But he reacted to the bad news with a positive mindset, which he believes has helped him.Most read in FootballVan Gaal added: “I come from a family in which we are nine brothers. I am the smallest. My father died when I was 11 years old. He died at 53.”My first wife died when she was 39. And all my brothers died too soon. I’m used to death. That’s why I know that death is a part of life, and you can deal with it.BBC VS ITV: Who wins in battle of Euro 2024 teams”When I first heard I had cancer I said, ‘Okay, it’s not good news, but I better try to do something about it.’ Each human can react in a different way. That’s why I say: ‘Be yourself’. More

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    Footballer, 15, to have leg amputated after knee ‘twinge’ turned out to be cancer as Man Utd star Mainoo sends message

    A TEENAGE goalkeeper’s football dreams were shattered after a twinge in his knee turned out to be bone cancer – leaving him needing an amputation.Two years ago, Manchester United fan Jake Last was playing for Burnley’s Under-14s and earned the nickname ‘The Cat’ for his agility.Teenage goalkeeper Jake Last is having his leg amputatedWhat he thought was a twinge in the knee turned out to be cancerNow the 15-year-old is preparing to have his right leg amputated next month after the cancer progressed despite bouts of chemotherapy and surgery.Jake, from Chadderton, Greater Manchester, is already dreaming of one day playing for a top amputee team – and maybe even England.His father, John, 54, said: “I don’t think you will ever get Jake to not be involved in football. “He is an amazing lad. He has been unbelievable. It is strange to say, but he lives as if he has never had the disease. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The treatment (chemotherapy) has been brutal. But he knows it is having an effect on the cancer and helping get rid of it.”Jake’s grit has impressed both footballing halves of Manchester.Kobbie Mainoo – the United star who shone in the weekend’s FA Cup final, has sent him a video message.In the clip, Kobbie said: “Hi Jake, it’s Kobbie. I’m sorry to hear everything you are going through. Most read in Football”Stay strong and I hope everything goes well with the surgery.”A City-supporting friend of the family donated a framed, signed shirt worn by Ederson, which was auctioned off to raise hundreds of pounds to help Jake’s family through tough times.Man Utd fans gush ‘just a top guy’ as they spot Kobbie Mainoo’s dressing room gesture to Amad DialloJohn said: “Both United and Blues friends of the family have been wonderful in the support they have given to us.”The proud dad recalled how a twinge in Jake’s knee was the start of what has been a long arduous road.John said: “He was playing for Burnley U-14s and had suffered an ankle injury and was on crutches for six weeks.”We thought the pain in his knee was just because he had been on crutches so long.”But Jake eventually ended up in hospital for an X-ray. Damaged tendons were suspected – but further tests in March 2022 revealed the shattering truth that it was actually osteosarcoma.He then had 16 weeks of chemotherapy at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and underwent surgery in Birmingham to replace his knee, tibia and femur with titanium implants.Jake required a further 14 weeks of chemotherapy back in Manchester to ‘mop up’ the remaining cancerous cells. He rang the bell in Ward 86 in May of last year, as there was no sign of the cancer, and has since had gruelling sessions of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to enable him to walk again.But an MRI scan in October of last year, to check on his progress, found that the cancer had returned in his hip.Hopefully one day Jake can get in the England amputee team set-upJake Last’s dad JohnJohn said: “We were devastated as we really thought he had beat this horrible disease. “So he started a different type of chemotherapy in February of this year, of which there are six sessions, he has one more to go which is from June 4 to June 9.”He had an MRI scan after the second lot of chemotherapy and it was found that the chemotherapy was attacking the tumour and breaking it down. “It also showed that there was a small cancerous tumour in his lung and a suspected tumour in his spine but the tumour in his lung had not grown since his first scan so that is good news.”After his most recent scan, the radiologist had confirmed that the issue in Jake’s back is now not cancerous. He will have a final scan next month before surgery.John said: “Jake has decided he will be more able bodied if they remove his right leg at the hip. The higher we go the less chance there is of the cancer returning.”He had already said to the doctors after being diagnosed, ‘Why don’t you just take my leg off?’ “But they rightly said they had to try and save his limb. Now it has come back in his hip he struggles to walk without his crutches.”FAMILY HEARTACHE Astonishingly, before the cancer was discovered in his hip Jake had started football training again with grassroots side Droylsden Youth Centre. Ahead of joining Burnley, the youngster had played for Chadderton Park, Moston Tigers, and Avro.John said: “He was invited to watch the England amputee team play in Partington which was brilliant. “Around here there are only Manchester City and Everton that have amputee teams. He can hopefully go training with one of them and one day get in the England set-up.”Chelsea Ashworth, who has set up a GoFundMe page to support Jake’s family, said: “Jake is an absolutely incredible inspiration and has endured so much over the last few years and still has a long road to recovery.”Jake is the second child of John and his wife, Tracy. John added: “In 2007 we had a daughter, Olivia, who died shortly after her birth. “Jake was born in 2008 and I guess the loss of Olivia was why he was born so soon after. READ MORE SUN STORIES”He still talks of his sister – and I am sure if she was here she would be saying, ‘I’m right behind you.'”Manchester United’s FA Cup hero Kobbie Mainoo sent a message of supportCredit: PAThe cancer returned in his hip prompting the life-changing decisionThe youngster was on the books of Burnley’s academyJake’s older sister died shortly after birth More

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    Sven-Goran Eriksson makes triumphant return to ex-club Lazio amid cancer battle

    EX-FOOTIE manager Sven-Goran Eriksson makes a triumphant return to former club Lazio — under the eye of their eagle mascot.The Swede, 76, who left Italy to become the England boss in 2001, has terminal cancer.Sven-Goran Eriksson made a triumphant return to former club Lazio — under the eye of their eagle mascotCredit: RexThe ex-manager is touring his former clubs following a cancer announcement in JanuaryCredit: RexHe was cheered by fans at the Rome club, where he won the title, and said: “It’s the memory of a lifetime.”Last month Sven was close to tears as he was honoured by IFK Goteborg on his return to the club he once managed.The 76-year-old was continuing his football tour after revealing the heartbreaking news of his terminal pancreatic cancer in January.Eriksson returned to Sweden to visit Goteborg, the club which he managed to Uefa Cup glory back in 1982.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe retired tactician was given a heroes welcome at the Gamla Ullevi stadium over 40 years after he helped etch the club’s name in European history.Eriksson, who won the trophy with players who still had jobs alongside their footballing duties, was paraded out on to the pitch before the club’s 1-1 draw with Norrkoping on Saturday.The crowd burst into a chorus of chanting towards their former manager when he was brought out on the turf before a touching tifo of a young Eriksson was displayed in one of the stands.A banner was also erected that read: “We don’t know when it will end, but we know when it began” while flags were waved in Eriksson’s direction.Most read in FootballThe former England manager looked close to tears as he soaked in the love that was show for him by the club he managed from 1979 to 1982.Eriksson also visited former side Benfica earlier this year, who he took charge of immediately after winning the Uefa Cup with Goteborg.England legends send heartbreaking messages to Sven Goran Eriksson as former Three Lions boss battles terminal cancerWhile he was also given the opportunity to make his dream of managing Liverpool come true when he took charge of a Reds legends team for their charity match at Anfield in March. More